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One Bowl, Nine Centerpieces

Nothing sets the tone of a holiday dinner like the perfect centerpiece. Luckily, making your own is as simple as pulling out your favorite bowl and adding some seasonal touches. See how we created nine distinct looks using a few everyday supplies.

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Christmas Ornaments You Can Make Yourself

Saturday November 28, 2009
You may not believe it, but you really do not have to spend a lot of money to have a beautiful Christmas tree.

Use your creativity to come up with ideas that will reflect your interests and personal style. Plus, you can do these Christmas DIY projects with your loved ones, and have a lot of fun with it!

You can take ordinary objects and turn them into customized Christmas tree decorations, reuse leftover items, or make things yourself for a creative and personalized look. Read more

Countdown to Christmas

Friday November 27, 2009
No one really waits 'til the first week of December to start planning for Christmas. It takes weeks to plan decorations, make wreaths and garlands, collect gifts, and get in the holiday spirit.

With over four weeks until Christmas, it might seem like there's plenty of time to get everything done and really enjoy the season. But if you don't start now and plan ahead, you might find yourself rushing around at the last minute.

Use our planning tips to get everything done by the big day! Start out your serious planning in the last week of November. Read more

Thanksgiving Table Settings in Monochromatic Colors

Thursday November 26, 2009
One color makes our sample tablesetting easy to do. For example, a soft sage green is repeated in the plates, placemat, and napkin.

A sage green pumpkin continues the green theme, and a few silk leaves decorate the base and the stem.

Small cedar trees add more greenery and extend the centerpiece toward the ends of the table. Read more

Do You Know How To Polish Your Silver?

Wednesday November 25, 2009
This might sound like a silly question, but do you actually know how to take care of your silver? The joy of owning beautiful silver flatware does requires some work to keep it looking beautiful.

To keep your silver sparkling so you can really enjoy it, be sure to follow these steps. First, buy the best silver cream you can find. Wright's in a jar is one good one. It is a thick pink cream that comes with a foam sponge inside the jar.

Collect all of your silver to be polished and set the pieces near the kitchen sink. Spread some paper or soft cotton towels nearby to provide an area to set the pieces once the cream is applied. Read more Photo: (c) Nancy's Silver Shop Inc.
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